Tustin Village Mobile Home Park
Stairway Minimum Widths – California Building Code
Sunday, July 20, 2014 – Mobilehome Ombudsman Complaint: T14-17631
Monday, July 21, 2014 – HCD Reference: MP14-0810
Complaint Description: A Substandard Structure Issue
Full Documentation: http://TustinMHA.com/TVMHP/CBC
Monday, June 23, 2014 – Good day management. I'd like to submit a complaint regarding the two (2) mobile home units installed at 109 South Portola Lane and 108 South Colombo Lane in Tustin, California.
109 South Portola Lane and 108 South Colombo Lane
I've watched as these two mobile homes have progressed from the day they were brought in and installed backwards to the day they finished up exterior preparation.
The mobile home installed at 109 South Portola Lane "appears to be" out of level by a minimum of 2.0" from left to right. When standing in front of the home (which is actually the back of the home) you can see the tilting of the mobile home, it is that noticeable.
Regarding the steps leading into the living rooms for both mobile homes, these appear not to conform to California Building Code which specifically states...
Stairways
The stairways at each required exit door are required to be safe and stable and should be inspected to insure that:
- The stairway risers are a minimum of four (4) inches and do not exceed eight (8) inches in height and all risers must not vary by more than 3/8 inch.
- The stairway treads are not less than nine (9) inches in depth and all treads must not vary by more than 3/8 inch.
- The stairway width shall not be less than the width of the door and any new construction must comply with the California Building Code.
Note: Private stairways serving an occupant load of less than 10 may be 30 inches wide.
Note Reference: https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/3231.html
I've measured the stairways and they are both 23.75" in width (does not include any trimwork that intrudes into that width). I've measured the doors that the stairways lead to and they are both 36.0" in width, that is a deficit of 12.25" in width or 6.25" in width using the 30.0" minimum (see above note). The average size person is going to find it challenging navigating these stairways. Anyone above average size won't be able to use them without turning sideways and squeezing themselves in. I find it hard to believe that a City of Tustin Building Inspector approved the installation of this mobile home as it currently sits? This should also be a deterrent for new home buyers especially knowing that these units are backwards and facing the wrong way.
Total Occupied Area of a Lot
In reference to both units above, they do not appear to meet the 75% rule.
The total occupied area of a lot may not exceed 75% of the lot area, including but not limited to the unit, awnings, carports, storage cabinets, storage buildings, porches, stairways and ramps. Driveways, walkways, slabs and similar flat work are not subject to this limitation.
HCD Response
Monday, July 21, 2014
State of California – Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency
Department of Housing and Community Development
Division of Codes and Standards
Occupational Licensing
PO Box 31
Sacramento, CA 95812-0031
916-323-9803
From TDD Phones: 1-800-735-2929
Please Reference: MP14-0810
This office has reviewed your request for assistance and determined from the information provided that your concerns relate to the health and safety issues that may be violations of the Mobilehome Parks Act or Special Occupancy Parks Act.
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Southern Area Office
3737 Main St 400
Riverside, CA 92501-3337
951-782-4420
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